Plant Chemistry for Plant Nerds
About this Event
Are you a plant person? An herb nerd? A foodie? Want to better understand what factors can make a plant nutritious, medicinal, toxic or delicious, and how to engage with them safely and effectively?
Join staff from the Environmental Learning Center at our Lakeside Classroom on the campus of Clackamas Community College for a beginner's hands-on introduction to the chemistry of plants.
Each week will focus on a different main category of plant constituents and include a hands-on activity that demonstrates their distinctive properties. We'll explore ferments, extracts, teas, pigments, aromatics and more as we explore the common chemical constituents that make plants the main source for human food and medicine worldwide.
No chemistry or horticulture/botany background necessary, but welcome!
Other topics of discussion may include:
- Plant families and botanic classification
- Ethnobotany and various culturally/regionally/historically specific uses of plants
- Solvency, polarity, extraction and stability of various constituents
- Preparing, processing and storage tips
Join us once or all summer long! SATURDAYS 12 pm-2pm at the ELC's Lakeside Classroom.
(Additional suggested reading and activity details will be shared with registrants in advance of each session).
July: 10 - Carbohydrates; 17 - Lipids; 24 - Phenolic Compounds; 31 - Glycosides
August: 7 - Terpenoids; 14 - Alkaloids; 21 - Amino Acids; 28 - Oddities
All ages and backgrounds welcome. Youths eager to participate are welcome to register with a supervising adult.
Please spread the word and contribute as you are able to help us continue this programming!
Refund Policy: no refunds, all tickets are by donation.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 11.79 to USD 43.39
